Ronald Ellison Obituary (1923 - 2022)

Roland G. Ellison, 98, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Roland was born on August 29, 1923 in Carlisle, IA to Raymond and Orpha (Keeney) Ellison. Roland was married to Marge for 77 years and together they owned a women's clothing store downtown Carlisle called The Suburban Shop, and the Wee Wisdom Nursery School and Day Care out on Highway 5. He loved spending time in his woodworking shop making beautiful furniture. At age 95 he jumped tandem 12,000 feet out of an airplane. He said it was just one of those things on his bucket list he wanted to do and it was a thrill of a lifetime for him. Roland is survived by his children, Judy Ellison (Jim) Alldredge of Sun Lakes, Arizona, Jim Ellison of Carlisle, and Joani Ellison Meyers of Des Moines. He has 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He also has a sister Nancy who lives in Arkansas. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure. He was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. A private service will be held by family at a later date. Online condolences for Roland can be made at www.Peterson funeral service.com